Oliver Mercer

Oliver Mercer

As the Chief Editor at VisaVerge.com, Oliver Mercer is instrumental in steering the website's focus on immigration, visa, and travel news. His role encompasses curating and editing content, guiding a team of writers, and ensuring factual accuracy and relevance in every article. Under Oliver's leadership, VisaVerge.com has become a go-to source for clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information, helping readers navigate the complexities of global immigration and travel with confidence and ease.
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Supreme Court to Announce Birthright Citizenship Ruling Friday

By mid-2025, the Supreme Court will rule on Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children born in…

Schengen Visa Delays Block 50,000 Turkish Students from Studying Abroad in 2024

Visa delays blocked 50,000 Turkish students from Europe in 2024, with high rejections and financial losses. Increased fees…

ICE Detention Numbers Reach Highest Level Since 2019

ICE detention hit a record 56,000+ detainees in June 2025, a 40% increase since January. Many detainees lack…

U.S. Rejects Nearly 65% of Visa Applications from Uzbek Citizens in 2024

In 2024, the U.S. refused 64.41% of Uzbek B-1/B-2 visa applications, highest in Central Asia. Reasons include strict…

Understanding Resident Alien Status and Tax Residency in Canada

In Canada, resident alien is not an official term; permanent residents must live 730 days in five years.…

Canada’s Updated List of PGWP Eligible Fields Effective June 2025

Canada expanded its Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility list on June 25, 2025, by adding 119 critical fields and…

2025 ICE Policy Ends Sensitive Location Protections, Expands Arrests

ICE removed protections at sensitive locations and expanded local police 287(g) enforcement in 2025. This increases risk of…

Charity Warns Scotland Losing Millions Without Private Jet Tax

Scotland saw a 32% rise in private jet flights at Prestwick in 2024. Campaigners call for a private…

GlobalX Operates 74% of ICE Deportation Flights and NCAA Charters

GlobalX’s operation of 74% of ICE deportation flights alongside NCAA team travel has triggered ethical concerns. Universities face…

San Diego Airport Launches New Nonstop Flight to Panama

Starting June 25, 2025, Copa Airlines offers four weekly nonstop flights between San Diego and Panama City. Affordable…

July 4th Travel Alert: Prepare for Airport Delays and Road Congestion

July 4th 2025 travel will break records with 72 million+ Americans on the move. TSA and AAA warn…

UK Travelers Stranded After Palma Airport Roof Collapse in Majorca

The Palma de Mallorca Airport roof collapsed on June 24, 2025, caused by construction debris. No injuries were…

United Airlines Launches Major Upgrade to Ease Connecting Flights

United Airlines upgraded its ConnectionSaver AI and mobile app in June 2025, improving real-time flight updates, navigation, and…

Bear on Runway Forces Flight Cancellations at Japan’s Yamagata Airport

A black bear at Yamagata Airport in June 2025 forced closure and 12 flight cancellations. Rising bear encounters…

Europe’s Visa Cancellations Spark Travel Chaos for Israel, Russia, Georgia, Maldives

The EU’s 2025 visa suspension reforms threaten visa-free access for Israel, Georgia, Russia, and Maldives due to law…